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This memorial website was created in the memory of our beloved Gelsy Verna who was born in Haiti on March 31, 1961 and passed away at her home in Madison Wisconsin, on Tuesday March 11, 2008, at the age of forty-six. Devoted mother of Clara Alicia, beloved daughter of Clara (Lanier) and Joseph Marie Verna (deceased March 15, 2008), she will be dearly missed by her brothers and sisters Henri-Donald, Josèfe Marie, Gaëtane (Gaétan Haché), Stéfan and Mahalia, her nieces and nephews Benjamin, Shabaka, Savannah, Perseus, Léontyne, Keegan, Edwige and Lydia and her many relatives, friends, students and colleagues. We will remember her forever.
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Still Very Much Shocked... / Boris Gregorich (Friend)
Gelsy was one of our closest friends during her years in Iowa City. We shared so many wonderful memories, had laughed so much, had so many brunches together, have seen so many "Bijou" movies; there were always the discussions about peo...
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My friend, my countrywoman, fellow parent / Jennifer Angus (Friend)
There are many people who knew Gelsy better than me and longer than me although I did know her for nearly 20 years. Still I would like to tell you about the side of Gelsy that was particular to our friendship. Her death has struck very close to home ...
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Gelsy will be sorely missed. / Jose Rodriguez (Grad Student UW-Madison )
I am very saddened by the news of Gelsy's passing. Needless to say it comes as a total surprise and a complete shock to loose someone so young.
Although my relationship with Gelsy was but one brief semester before my leave of absence, for sure he...
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peter@peterlocascio.-com / Peter LOCascio (Friend from ARt Institute )
I first met Gelsy at Skowhegan even though we both attended the art institue in chicago together. Gelsy would usually come over after dinner and chat with people at my cabin. I found Gelsy to be engaging funny and just plain fun. She brought a lo...
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Gelsy added color to the world! / Phyllis Palmer (Roommate in Iowa )
I met Gelsy in Iowa when she answered my ad for a room-mate. When I met her I liked her instantly. She was different. My house was all white with no paintings. Soon Gelsy added color and purpose to all the walls in our home. It made the home a joyf...
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Gelsy, the Beloved Professor / April Baker (former student and friend ) Read >> |
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Professor / Michaeline Crichlow (friend) Read >> |
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Gelsy was the real deal / Polly Burnell (Fine Arts Work Center fellow ) Read >> |
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A childhood friend / Monique Elmaleh (Une amie d'enfance ) Read >> |
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Une amie d'enfance... / Dominique Pétin (amie) Read >> |
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A great friend / Guy-Mrie Joseph (Friend) Read >> |
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To my friend Gelsy: / Lygia Snow (Girlfriend) Read >> |
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Gelsy Verna / Brenda Gayle Plummer (colleague) Read >> |
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